CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This month, you can help change the lives of women in the Coastal Bend by supporting various events happening throughout town when it comes to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
First Edition was joined by Tisha Zirbes, who is an organizer with First Friday and a breast cancer survivor says people still don't know about the free mammograms they provide at monthly events despite efforts to get the word out.
Oct. 3: Second Annual Pink Diva Style Show, which benefits 'Breast Friends,' which helps provide free prosthetics and bras for women that have mastectomies. It will take place inside of the Coastal Bend Wellness Center.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Ruguladores Biker Club will return from a short hiatus to put on Bikers for Boobs at Brewster Street Icehouse Downtown. They have raised over $260,000 for the cause in the club's 20-year history of putting on the event.
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Radiology and Associates will host a Mammogram Drive at their Six Points location at 1812 S. Alameda. It is a free event.
More from 3News on KIIITV.com:
- CCPD officers punch man repeatedly in face during arrest
- Expert explains what could be causing recent school threats
- How a local tortilla factory brought fresh tortillas to Corpus Christi in the 1980's
- Family of Maite Rodriguez to hold Adopt-A-Beach cleanup Sept. 28
- DMC's Dental Hygiene Clinic offering free services through December
- Zanoni says he won't host business meetings outside City Hall after audit
- Body of missing swimmer found near Mustang Island
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for your daily news and exclusive extended interviews.
Do you have a news tip? Tell 3!
Email tell3@kiiitv.com so we can get in touch with you about your story should we have questions or need more information. We realize some stories are sensitive in nature. Let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous.